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Social Psychology

Discuss the history of social psychology and describe the critical role this field of study has played in helping us to understand the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of individuals throughout its evolution. Which key research developments have helped to define social psychology and differentiate it from other fields of study? What theoretical constructs are inherent in social psychology principles?

Assess the role of ethics in behavioral research. What are some of the ethical dilemmas that researchers face? In    your response, provide at least one example of an ethical violation that occurred in a human research study     and describe the methodology used (e.g., observational, correlational, experimental). What changes could have     been made to improve the ethical nature of the research?

Include at least one reference in your post that is properly cited according to APA format.  Respond substantively to at least two of your classmates’ posts.

The Acting Self

As Feenstra (2013) states in your textbook:

“Social psychologists are interested in who we are. We know a great deal about ourselves, and that knowledge affects how we process information and view the world around us. The self is a powerful force. The self affects how we feel, what we think we can do, and what we in fact do.” (pg. 52).

Expanding on the quotation above, describe how individuals develop a self-concept and self-schema.  Discuss the cultural, social, and environmental influences on that development. In what ways does our sense of self determine how we think about others and how we interact with individuals and groups of people? What is the significance of the acting self? In your response, be sure to address at least three of the key concepts presented in Table 2.1 of the reading.

This is a case study to help you discover connections between the appreciation of art and the workplaces and other spaces that people inhabit.

Part 1

The chief executive officer (CEO) of a pharmaceuticals company wants to invest in new architecture and art for the company headquarters. You have been chosen to recommend artwork for the new location. Review the following information in preparation for your work on the project:

• Company Profile and Project Overview

  Part 2

  The vice president (VP) of human resources has asked you to develop some initial information in a report.

  Answer the following questions keeping the project overview details in mind:

• What are 3 initial works, on the market, that you might suggest that the international company consider for acquisition or loan, and how much should the company budget for these works?
  • Look specifically at paintings, sculpture, and photography.
  • Use information from auction houses such as Auction House 1, Auction House 2, or others, along with other sources of art, sculpture, and photography for sale or lease.
• What security considerations would you have to take into account?
• What are the business advantages of an art collection? How does “art appreciation” extend to the business and professional world?

  For each of the 3 pieces, create a brief informational card that might also go into a brochure, explaining the following, in a condensed form:

• The subject of the work
• The biography of the artist
• The techniques and media used
• Some key interpretive, historical, or descriptive information about the piece

  Be sure to address the following questions:

• How do the characteristics and style fit the organization and environment?
• Why might employees be interested in them?

  Prepare your response as a report to the VP, using Word. Include photos of the recommended pieces of art. Be sure to include citations and references as needed, although it is not necessary to format this as an APA document.

Translational Research Assignment 

Determine an EBP related issue/problem and develop a burning clinical question which is translational research-based.

This must relate to a clinical site of your choice

Complete the template. Use complete sentences and give short/brief answers for each element.

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Report purpose: to communicate clearly, concisely, and concretely the content and method of teaching in each of three courses you are currently taking (do not report on English 1010), using the analysis of one class session per course as the basis of your report.

Report requirements:

1. The basic structure of the report should be similar to that required for the report on belonging and to that of the textbook models—especially the student essay at the beginning of the chapter 9 and the lab report (ch. 14).
2. The report should be formatted in a way that maximizes clarity and concision, as modeled and discussed for the “Belonging” report.
3. The report should include the following for each course: 

   IMPORTANT: THE FOLLOWING LIST DOES NOT FOLLOW A LOGICAL ORDER; IT IS UP TO YOU TO DECIDE THE MOST LOGICAL ORDER FOR PRESENTING THE INFORMATION

   • Title of the course’s unit being covered the week of reporting,
   • Specific sub-topics covered in the class session that you are reporting on
   • Name of course,
   • Specific example(s) of what was communicated about each sub-topic,
   • Homework assigned for the week,
   • Specific topics covered in the class session that you are reporting on,
   • Approximate number of hours needed to satisfactorily complete the assignment(s),
   • Factors contributing to your performance in the first few weeks of this course,
   • Background info concerning the course: purpose, credit hours, location, time, approximate number of students in the class you attend,
   • Methods use by the teacher in presenting the course material,
   • Purpose of the course.
4. The report should conclude with a discussion of what your analysis indicates about academics at MTSU and what may help students if they decide to enroll in this or another university.

    

   On the attachment you will find most of the information that the description ask for.

question 2

Bazerman and Moore suggest that we should understand the biases of others. Discuss this concept in terms of why it is important for us to understand other peoples’ biases. In your discussion, focus on how you might be able to improve your decision-making in a group setting.

question3

Conduct an Internet search for information on linear decision-making. Then, discuss your findings and contrast it with what the authors offer in the textbook. Next, discuss how a linear decision-making model could have helped you in making a past decision.

question 4

Describe the concept of analogical reasoning. Then, considering your last purchase decision, discuss how analogical reasoning could have helped you to improve your decision and increase your satisfaction with the product or service that you purchased.

Provide complete answers to the following two questions.

1. For what types of activities are internal service funds used to account? Provide several examples. Is a government required to account for the activities you cite in an internal service fund, or may it account for them instead in its general fund?
2. What is the rationale for accounting for nonexpendable endowment funds on a full, rather than a modified, accrual basis? Why is it important that depreciation be charged on long-term assets held as fiduciary fund investments?

Requirements:

• Submit your responses to the following questions in a 1-2 page document in MS Word. Label each question clearly. Please include computations in a table.
• For written answers, please make sure your responses are grammatically correct and free from spelling errors.

Part 3: Interview on Second Language Learning

This week, you have the option of interviewing one of the following:

1. An older student or adult who is bilingual, about the experience of learning two languages: English and his or her native language
2. A teacher who works with young English language learners about children’s experiences of learning two languages at the same time
3. A foreign language teacher about his or her students’ experiences while learning a second language

The goal is to increase your understanding of the complicated and challenging experience of learning and using English and another language.

To complete the assignment:

Plan: Choose a person to interview. Explain that the purpose of the interview is for your own educational development, and obtain permission to tape-record the conversation. Here are tips for planning the interview:

• Agree on a specific date and time. (Plan for 30 minutes.)
• Use a tape recorder, as you did for the observations in Weeks 2 and 3. Test your recorder before the interview to be sure it works.
• Review information from this week’s readings about second language learning.
• Click on the link below to download, print out, and review the document you will use to record your interview, which includes sample questions to ask:

Part 3: Second Language Learning Interview Guide

• Review the appropriate questions in advance. You may want to ask the introductory questions when you are setting up the interview, to get a sense of the person and his or her experience before the interview.
• Think about other questions that are not on the list you would like to ask.
• Take notes during the interview on key points you want to remember.
• Be respectful of your subject’s experiences and points of view.
• Remember to thank your interview subject for his or her time.

Interview: Ask questions from the Interview Guide. Listen carefully to the person’s answers. You may need to ask for examples to help clarify a point, or follow up with a “why” or “how” question. Although you will record the conversation, also take notes on the person’s answers. Some additional guidelines:

• Keep your attention focused on the interviewee.
• Remember that this is one person’s experience and perspective. Although it can be informative and instructive, keep that uniqueness in mind as you listen to and later reflect on the interview.
• Be respectful of the person’s time. Stick to the time period you agreed to for the interview. Be sure to thank the person for his or her cooperation.
• Remember that this interview experience is intended as an opportunity to learn.

Reflect on the interview. Review your notes and listen to the tape recording of the interview as many times as necessary to complete the following:

• How did what you learned from the interview compare with what you learned from this week’s readings?
• How might you be able to use what you learned from the interview in your future work with children and families? (These might be specific tips and strategies for helping a child who is learning English, or a heightened awareness of the problems and challenges that children learning a native language and English may face.)

Note: Do not use the real names of the interviewee or the children or families discussed in the interview. Use only first names, initials, or fictitious names to protect their privacy.

Assignment length: 2–3 pages

Learning Resources

Required Resources

• Course Text: The Development of Language
• • Chapter 4, “Semantic Development”
  • • Read “Assessing Vocabulary in Bilingual Children” (pp. 105–106)
    • Read “Word-Meaning Awareness: Humor, Metaphor, and Irony” (pp. 108–109)
  • Chapter 8, “Variation in Language Development: Implications for Research and Theory”
  • • Read “Linguistic Factors” (pp. 253–254)
• Article: Fostering Second Language Development in Young Children (PDF)
• Article: Cultural Diversity and Language Socialization in the Early Years (PDF)
• Article: Understanding the Impact of Language Differences on Classroom Behavior (PDF)

• Language Development Face-to-Face: Observations and Interviews

  Part 3: Second Language Learning Interview Guide

  Bilingual Older Student or Adult or

  Teacher of Young English Language Learners or Foreign Language Teacher

  Interview with an Older Student or Adult Who Is Bilingual on the Experience of Learning English and a Native Language

  To begin your interview, ask such introductory questions as:

  What is your native language?

  At what age did you learn English?

  Were you fluent in your native language when you began learning English?

  Did you learn English mainly in school or through another means?

  Did you speak English or your native language at home?

  Then engage in a discussion that will enable you to increase your knowledge about the experience of learning English and a native language. Consider your own assumptions/misconceptions; think about similarities and differences between what you have read in the Learning Resources and what this person shares; and gain additional insights. Here are some questions to spark the conversation:

  Please describe what your experience was like learning English.

  Do you think your experience was fairly typical or unusual, and why?

  Were there aspects of your native culture, such as social rules for language use that had an impact on the process of learning English? If so, in what way?

  What do you wish your family or other important adults had known to help make the experience of learning English easier for you?

  What do you wish your teachers had known to make the experience easier or more pleasant for you?

  What advice would you give to family members of young children who are learning English and their native language?

  What advice would you give to teachers and other professionals who work with young children and bilingual families?

  How do you view being bilingual today?

  Interview with a Teacher of Young English Language Learners (ELLs)

  or a Foreign Language Teacher

  To begin your interview, ask such introductory questions as:

  What ages/grades of children/students do you work with?

  What are the native languages of the children you teach? or What language(s) do you teach?

  How long have you been teaching in your current position?

  What do you enjoy most about your work?

  Why did you choose to go into this field?

  Then engage in a discussion that will enable you to increase your knowledge about experiences for young children/older students in learning a second language. Consider your own assumptions/misconceptions; think about similarities and differences between what you have read in the Learning Resources and what this teacher shares; and gain additional insights. Following are

  some questions to spark your conversation:

  Thinking about the children/students you work with, what are common stages that you observe in the process of learning a second language?

  From your experience, what influences how easily a child/student learns a second language?

  How does culture influence the process of learning a second language? (For the ELL teacher, ask for an example for a child learning English.)

  What advice would you give to parents/other important adults of young children who are learning English and their native language, or about students learning a second language in general?

  What do you wish you had learned while you were preparing to work with ELL children or foreign language students?

  How do you keep current on the latest research and thinking in your field?

  What is the most valuable lesson that you have gained about working with children/students learning a second language so far in your career?

  What advice would you give to students like myself whose future work may involve supporting children and families, many of whom are bilingual or becoming bilingual?

Describe the forces driving Global business strategy and outline the differences between Global and National Business Strategy.